You can utilise the Helsinki benefit if you are a jobseeker and a resident of Helsinki, you have been unemployed for a minimum of 3 months, and your need for the Helsinki benefit has been evaluated by the Employment Services. The Helsinki benefit cannot be granted together with a pay subsidy or an employment subsidy for ages 55 and above for the same employment relationship.
Your contact person at the Employment Services can issue you a Helsinki benefit card if you are eligible for the benefit.
Contact Helsinki Employment Services
You can contact Helsinki Employment Services through e-services, by phone and by email.
Use the online service
Job Market Finland E-services
You can handle matters with Helsinki Employment Services.
Send us an email
Send an email
Helsinki Employment Services' email address.
Go to the Securemail service
You can send personal information or attachments via the Securemail service. Using the service requires strong authentication.